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Is Stuart, Florida Safe?

Population 19,451 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Stuart has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 259.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,655 per 100K.

Stuart Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricStuartFlorida AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate280.2326.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2311.42070.61,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate176.0--268.2
Theft Rate1655.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate452.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

259.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

280/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2311/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Stuart

Violent crime in Stuart is below the national average. The rate of 280.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2311.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,655 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Stuart Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault176
066% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary353
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,655
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft452
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Stuart Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Stuart
280.2
State
326.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Stuart
2311.4
State
2070.6
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Stuart Safety

Is Stuart safe?
Not especially. Stuart earns a D with a crime rate of 259.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Stuart?
259.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 280.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2311.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Stuart safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Stuart's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,655 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Stuart?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Stuart generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Stuart police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Stuart?
No. Crime in Stuart has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Stuart compare to other cities in Florida?
Below average for the state. Stuart ranks behind about 88% of Florida cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Stuart to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Stuart?
Bad. A D grade and 259.2 per-thousand rate put Stuart below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 280 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Stuart?
280.2 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (176), robbery (40), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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